Crash
Gardena Crash at West 161st Street and Vermont Avenue Leaves Injury Status Unknown
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
September 12, 2026
Time
10:34 p.m.
Roadway
West 161st Street at South Vermont Avenue
Location
Gardena, Los Angeles County, CA
State
California
Vehicles
—
Injuries
1 injured
Fatalities
None reported
Report
Report body
A traffic collision was reported at West 161st Street at South Vermont Avenue in Gardena at 10:34 p.m. on Sept. 12, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The report listed the injury status as unknown, with no confirmation of severity.
Dispatch did not specify how many vehicles were involved, how many people may have been hurt, or what led to the crash.
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Legal context
California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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